And so the march continues toward the big day where in front of all our closest and dearest we’ll open our selves up, exposing all those squishy vulnerable places in order to receive love and commitment, gifts and celebration, and at least we’ll have each other to help toward this goal.

RECALLING RUSSELL LIBBY | February 13, 2013 When trying to come up with a few words to commemorate Russell Libby, the former executive director of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, who died in December at the age of 56, my first thought was: What could I possibly offer which is not already present in my father's stunning portrait?